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I love reading Gladwell's books. They're a light and entertaining read. Not all his arguments are valid, but that's the case with most books in this genre. If I

I love reading Gladwell's books. They're a light and entertaining read. Not all his arguments are valid, but that's the case with most books in this genre. If I want to read something academic I would do that, but that's not why I pick up his books. I read Gladwell to gain some knowledge, some fun and some entertainment. I sure have learnt many things from his books and took them as cues to go deep elsewhere.

adamgordonbell 4y ago
Agreed! I really hate the Gladwell hate. I think he is hated because he's popular. He is Nickelback or Creed to certain non-fiction readers who aren't mad at Gladwell really, but dislike the people who read pop non-fiction and think it science. He never claimed to be a scientist. And has said many times something like "If the charge against me is being more entertaining than informing then I plead guilty!".